Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst role at Vista Higher Learning provides FP&A support through financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to enable strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

The position assists with strategic planning and investment decisions by applying financial models, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis. It supports the creation and refinement of budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans. It evaluates the financial impact of business initiatives, pricing strategies, and operational changes, delivering variance analyses with root-cause insights to drive performance improvements. Key assumptions and modeling methodologies are documented to support transparency and review. The role proactively identifies improvement opportunities, anticipates challenges, and works independently to address them. It prepares clear financial presentations and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders. It collects, structures, and interprets moderately complex financial data, identifying patterns and translating them into actionable insights and visuals to support storytelling in reports. It develops standardized templates and automates reporting processes where feasible to boost efficiency. It tracks metrics such as revenue growth, margin trends, cost drivers, and ROI to gauge business health. It supports the design and ongoing refinement of performance scorecards or KPI dashboards. It applies rigorous logic and attention to detail to support decision making and problem solving. It collaborates with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with operational goals and project timelines. It participates in business case development with other departments, providing financial input on feasibility and ROI. It ensures adherence to internal policies and procedures, as well as external audit and regulatory requirements. It can lead small to mid-sized projects or workstreams with minimal oversight, planning tasks, coordinating with stakeholders, managing risks, and delivering within quality and deadline expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of experience in a corporate Financial Analyst or FP&A role
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis
• Solid foundation in FP&A, financial reporting and analysis with the ability to interpret and synthesize key metrics
• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Skilled in building and refining financial models and conducting scenario analyses to support planning and decision-making
• Ability to perform ratio analysis to evaluate liquidity, profitability, and solvency metrics
• Working knowledge of GAAP or IFRS, including journal entries, accruals, and revenue recognition practices
• Capable of variance analysis, identifying performance drivers, and supporting forecasts and budgets
• Able to independently analyze financial data to uncover trends and opportunities for cost optimization or revenue growth
• Strong understanding of financial principles to support departmental goals and contribute to strategic discussions
• Ability to prepare clear, concise financial reports and presentations for managers and stakeholders
• Support for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes with accuracy and timeliness
• Proficiency in financial and accounting software and familiarity with ERP systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, charts, conditional formatting, data validation, and lookup functions
• Experience with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Effective use of digital collaboration platforms to support team and project efficiency

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace
• Great Plains (GP)
• QuickBooks
• NetSuite
• ERP systems

Benefits

• Annual incentive based on employee and organizational performance

Who are you?

You are a financial analyst who leverages FP&A expertise to uncover valuable insights and drive business growth. You are highly detail-oriented and an effective communicator, capable of translating complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations.

Who are we?

We are passionate, innovative, lifelong learners and creative thinkers focused on developing culturally authentic language learning products for K-12 schools and universities.

What is this role about?

In this role, you will provide timely financial, business support and analysis by examining data, forecasting trends, preparing reports, and evaluating performance. Working closely with the Financial Manager and stakeholders, your insights into budgets, investments, and financial risks will help ensure alignment with organizational goals and drive strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Ideal if you have or are

• Familiarity with MS Great Plains (GP)
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite or similar systems
• Experience working for a US-based company
• Experience in the education, publishing or related industries

Location

Boston, MA with a hybrid in-office schedule. The role requires current residence in the United States and a willingness to work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Boston office. Relocation assistance is not available.

Salary

65,000 to 80,000 USD per year. The position is salaried and eligible for an annual incentive based on performance by the employee and the organization.